the Pulsator - Summer 2023

MISSOURI’S ALL-BREEDS MAGAZINE SUMMER 2023

UPCOMING SUMMER FIELD DAYS

June 30 - Riegel DAIRY

Forage Renovation: Repair Drought Damaged Fields

Dairy Smart, Dairy Strong: Women in Dairy unite Passion with Friendships

July 13 - Schoen FARM

Missouri Holstein Association

President Scott Wilson

Vice President

Secretary/Treasurer

John Schoen

Jodi Wright

Director at Large Shannon Kleiboeker

Junior Advisors

Katie Haverkamp

417-743-2921 • jwright@missouriholstein.com missouriholstein.com

President

Missouri Jersey Association

Vice President

Doug Thomas

Ryan Gettle

Secretary/ Treasurer Karla Deaver 417-316-0191 • kdeaverk@missouri.edu

Missouri Guernsey Association

President

Vice President

Secretary/Treasurer

President

Mark Melander

Kenlee Calvin

Cindy Wilson 417-388-0185

Missouri Brown Swiss Association

Vice president

Secretary/treasurer

President

Brittany Whitehill

Stephanie Miller

Ashley Meyers 417-543-6809

Missouri Ayrshire Association

Vice President

Karen Coleman

Brent Unnasch

Chuck Scoon Treasurer

Secretary

Jeff Jensen 319-230-6002 • karayrayrshires@gmail.com

Missouri Shorthorn Association

President

Vice President

Secretary/Treasurer

Sam Crawford

Scott Gardner

Sally Burd 417-839-7002 • sallyburd@yahoo.com

Missouri Dairy Chairman

Vice Chairman

Alfred Brandt

Scott Maples

Secretary

MO Dairy Education Director

Board Members

Tom Oelrichs

Sean Cornelius Treasurer

Reagan Bluel

Norris Sloan

Mark Fellwock

John Schoen

Clay Hemple

Davin Althoff (417) 772-4231 • reagan@modairy.org

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June is dairy month! We use this month to celebrate dairy farmers. Dairy farmers hold a special place in our hearts as we know the amount of labor, passion, dedication and hope it takes to be in this industry. We appreciate each and every one of you and glad that you are a part of our special “community.” Use this month to not only feel the appreciation but to promote this dairy as a whole. Don’t be afraid to reach out in your own community and find ways to promote and educate on this wonderful industry.

This issue highlights a few shows, cow camp, and FFA events that have occurred this Spring. We should celebrate the number of youth that have interest in dairy cattle and are building themselves and growing with cattle by their sides. Watching these young people with budding passions is extremely rewarding and we are so happy and proud that they are a part of Missouri’s dairy industry.

We would like to thank the breeders and businesses that support this publication as well as the ones that help to sponsor events and shows throughout the year. You make it all possible and your support and encouragement is greatly appreciated.

2023

JUNE

1

MHA Membership dues received after June 1 not eligible for Assoc. Sponsored Awards

15 Ozark Empire Fair, Entries Due

23-27 National Holstein Convention, Kentucky

30 MO Dairy Field Day, Riegel Dairy

JULY

1 Youth Transfer deadline for State Fair

3 Missouri State Fair Entries Due

13 Holstein Field Day, Schoen Farm, Oak Ridge

AUGUST

2-5

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

DECEMBER

Arbico.....6

B Bunceton Mutual......14

C Candy Heppard.....14

Clarify.....22

D

D bar J.....24

Dairy Agenda Today.....3

DFA.....21

DHI Coop.....14

F Flying Cow Genetics.....14

G Groves View.....12

H

Hamby Dairy Supply.....20

Heritage John Deere.....5

L Leinbach, Michael.....6

M

Main Street Feeds.....14

Membership List.....25

Midwest Dairy.....16 MO Dairy.....9

R Ray Schooley.....14 Rosebud.....24

S Schoen Farms.....13

Sealpro...... 7 Select Sires.....2

Seneca Dairy.....20 Stockton....28

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JUNIORS

Thank you to everyone who helped to make our efforts at the All-Breeds Heifer show a success. Special thanks to those that donated items or their time for the silent auction and the concession stand.

GOOD LUCK JUNIORS

Good Luck to Juniors competinG at nationaL HoLstein convention at LexinGton, kY June 23-June 27.

Speech-Sophie Geppert, Sammi Justice, Case Melzer

Dairy Jeopardy-Case Melzer

Folding Display-Amanda Brooks

Banner-Cobie Kleiboeker

Junior Advisory Committee: Blake Wright

Missouri State FFA Dairy Results

Congratulations to Missouri’s FFA Members

Dairy Proficiencies

Dairy Production Placement

• 1st Treasure Clark, McDonald County FFA

• 2nd Abby Morrison, Oak Ridge FFA

Dairy Production Entrepreneurship

• 1st Whitney Yerina, Conway FFA

• 2nd Emma Parrigon, Sarcoxie FFA

Career Development Events

Dairy Cattle Evaluation

• 1st Mountain Grove FFA: Payton Harker, Zoey Criner, Landry Golden, and Sam Peterson

Advisor: Trena Harker

• 2nd California FFA: Rebekah Inglish, Owen Pringer, Ayden Howard, and Brayden Hallford Advisors: Adam Bieri, Gary Morris, and Gary Reichel

• 3rd Neosho FFA: Bryce Winchester, Kyler Forrest, Colson Morgan, and Brenna Bryand Advisors: Kelin Kruse, John Littlefield, and Jennifer Thogmartin

Dairy Foods

• 1st Fair Play FFA: Caleb Henderson, Katie Clark, Annah McGaha, and Chloe Bruce

Advisor: Randy Lightfoot

• 2nd Savannah FFA: Kaci Wright, Emma Brown, Kathryn Yingling, and Lana Rhoads

Advisors: Jessica Aeschliman and Jeff Baumann

• 3rd Bolivar FFA: Bryse Coffman, Anna Seiner, Anna Vaughn and Reaela Tosh Advisors: Ashley Brown and Jason King

MISSOURI HOLSTEIN STATE JUNIOR ADVISOR POSITION OPEN

Currently taking applications for 2024

Duties include but are not limited to:

Organize and plan Junior Meeting and activities at state convention

Keep record of all Junior Association Finances

Sit on the Missouri Holstein Board of Directors

Coordinate with State Holstein Secretary

Organize trip to National Holstein Convention

Choose and train teams and individuals to represent MO Holstein at National Convention Contests

Organize fundraising

For more information contact Shannon Kleiboeker

To appy, please send resume by Dec 1, 2023 to:

Missouri Holstein

11449 Lawrence 2220

Verona, MO 65769

The Junior Advisor will to be in charge of ALL junior activities.

Dairy Production Placement

Top Left: pictured is Advisor Shawn McAlister, Treasure Clark, and Advisor Emily Hutton.

Dairy Foods 1st Place

Top Right:Pictured from left are Annah M. McGaha, Chloe Bruce, Katie Clark, and Caleb Henderson.

Dairy Cattle Evaluation 1st Place

Bottom Left:Pictured from the left are Advisor Trena Harker, Zoey Criner, Payton Harker, and Sam Peterson.

Dairy Production Entrepreneurship

Bottom Right: Whitney Yerina

Looking for a fun and engaging way to support Missouri Youth in Dairy….

Dairy Smart, dairy strong

Women in Dairy unite passion with friendships

By Murray Bishoff

Few careers in America these days are more endangered than dairy farming, especially small family farms. With soaring costs over the last five years, the dairy farmer feels embattled.

Farmers provide a natural support network for each other, within each specialty are unique groups whose needs and experiences may be less universal, presenting their own struggles.

“I’ve talked to lots of groups about women in agriculture,” said Reagan Bluel, University of Missouri dairy specialist based in Cassville. “Dairy is different. It’s hard to understand unless you are in dairy.

Taking care of livestock is the same overall. Beef producers often get a day off. You put a round bale out, make sure there’s water, and you’re fine. But in dairy, you’re milking twice a day, every day. There’s no yielding. You can’t do less. It’s not an option.

“Women in dairy is a very small population. In Missouri, Dairy producers make up less than .02 percent of the population, and the women within dairy are even less. They’re the gals who are on the farm, milking the cows every morning, making it happen.”

In her first spring as local dairy specialist in 2015, Bluel was handed the idea of organizing a group for women in dairy by Ted Probert, retired dairy specialist from the South Central region, and Karla Deaver, now field specialist in 4-H youth development for the University Extension in Lawrence County.

“I developed the idea, to create a community of ladies who all understand each other,” Bluel said. “This is a safe place for women to share ideas. It’s a really cool community, people who are passionate about dairy production. That could range from milk pricing to talking about how upset you are when your daughter’s 4-H heifer dies. It’s more than just a feel-good group, but the hugs are nice.”

The group meets monthly on the second Wednesday. In May they gathered at the Southwest Research Center near Mt. Vernon then traveled to Dave Buehler’s nearby rural Mt. Vernon farm to hear about diversifying farming again to create a more sustainable operation in the face of market pressures. Buehler promotes growing elderberries on that extra two-to-five acres that many farms mow for hay, tapping into the fastest growing crop in the health focused field centered in Missouri.

“These women share what’s successful in their herd,” Bluel continued. “It doesn’t look like we’re talking about production practices, but it’s kind of baked in.

“One time we were making Christmas wreaths. We’re not crafty people. We were all struggling together. We ended up talking about dystocia events [difficult calving] through the years and they recalled what they did, which vet they called and what the outcome was. It’s not like other meetings I go to where I’m presenting facts and recommendations. We end up in a group doing whatever task. It’s the conversations amongst each other that help people learn.”

While many women may talk or complain about men, Bluel doesn’t hear that from Women in Dairy. “In so many cases, these women are in business with their significant other, walking in parallel,” she said. “Most of the time, these gals are working alongside just as hard as the spouse. They know neither can do it without the other. It’s a different dynamic than most marriages. We do discuss employee management, but boy-bashing just isn’t productive.”

Around 12 to 15 women attend these gatherings regularly, a group that varies on where they meet. When gatherings take place on the west or south central regions, the faces change. At the May gathering, a few ladies came from as far away as Conway and Philipsburg.

At times even Bluel is surprised at benefits from the gathering. Getting to know participants, helps me better serve their farm.

“My surprise has been, as an Extension agent, how close I’ve gotten to them,” Bluel said. “I’ve learned more ways I can help. Being better able to serve each individual farm has been huge.”

The feeling has been mutual among group members. “This has been a really beneficial thing to do,” said Marilyn Calvin, a group regular who dairy’s northwest of Mt. Vernon. “You get to know more people. You can feel really isolated out on the farm. This has been a really good experience.”

Bluel went even further. “This has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my job,” she said.

Reprinted with permission: Connection Magazine

One of the inaugural Women in Dairy members, Jane Gunter of Conway, celebrates June Dairy month with program coordinator, Reagan Bluel Extension Dairy Specialist for the University of Missouri

Women in Dairy member, RaeAnn this young family about “daily dairy and farm work associated with milk

Left: One of the inaugural Women in Dairy members, Jane Gunter of Conway, celebrates June Dairy month with program coordinator, Reagan Bluel—Extension Dairy Specialist for the University of Missouri

Right:Group shot of the Women in Dairy at Dave Buehler’s rural Mt. Vernon Elder Farm.

Bottom Right: The Women in Dairy at Dave Buehler’s farm near Mt. Vernon, one of many field trips the group takes for its monthly meetings.

Missouri Holstein march 2023 Classification Results

New EXcellent cows

Very Good 2-Year-Olds

2023 Meeting Schedule

July 13 - Field Day @ Schoen Farm, Oakridge

August - Skipping this month

September 14 - Battlefield Lavender Farm

field trip, Centralia, MO

A great lineup of information is set up for the next several months. Mark your calendars! LOTS to LEARN! To RSVP for an event to make sure we have enough food and supplies please contact Reagan below.

Reagan Bluel 417-847-3161 (text) or calling the office (417-847-3161), BluelRJ@missouri.edu

Follow them on Facebook for future dates!

Women in Dairy-MU Extension

Women in Dairy participants learn about Robotic milking options from Kansas Dairy producer Linda Foster

DFA (Dairy Farmers of America) Innovation Center, Located in Springfield, welcomed the group to learn about how they invent products that encourage dairy consumption, such as Taco Bell s Cheezy Gordita Crunch.

learned about the feasibility of farmstead production by touring a local artisan creamery MO –Grison Creamery; www.grisondairy.com

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Forage Renovation Begins in September

tHis wiLL be our opportunitY to repair drouGHt-damaGed fieLd

by Tim Schnakenberg, Field Specialist in Agronomy Stone County Extension Center, Galena, MO

Pastures and hayfields across a large area of Missouri have suffered the effects of drought in recent years. The greatest challenges have been the droughts that occur in the falls which weakened cool-season forage root systems as they prepared for winter and the next growing season. Fall droughts have also led to lessthan-ideal establishment for new forages in recent years.

Some fields are not what they used to be and have been reduced to a smattering of a few desirable species, a mix of both cool and warm season weeds and in some cases an abundance of Kentucky bluegrass. Fields that revert to bluegrass become less productive and make renovation more difficult. Poor stands this spring often were covered in chickweed, cheatgrass and little barley. This was when reality was setting in for many producers that their stands were truly compromised.

The forage resource is one of the most important for any kind of farm that produces milk or meat and if it is not performing adequately, it needs to be dealt with before the next growing season. Dairy producers need to walk their fields and do an assessment of the ones that are hurt the worst and inventory which ones will need to be renovated starting in September.

September will be the time to drill in forages such as tall fescue, brome or orchardgrass. In some cases, clover and alfalfa may be established during this time. On farms where shorter-term annuals are used, rye, triticale or wheat could be established. It’s usually best to get turnips or fall oats in the ground as early as August.

In some of our cool season fields that have lost the stand, crabrass may have emerged that helped to get us through the summer. Crabgrass may have emerged following the chickweed and cheat explosion in the spring. Some fields may have been planted to sorghum sudangrass or millet. In these cases, the producer would either need to do a complete burndown with glyphosate to successfully plant into it, or delay planting closer to frost to allow weather to do the burndown.

For established stands, the question comes up frequently if we renovate by no-till drilling into the existing stand or by doing a complete chemical burndown prior to planting. That depends on the species of weeds that are in the field. If you are covered up with perennial species such as Kentucky bluegrass, purpletop, panicgrass, broomsedge or nimblewill, a complete burndown is in order. If they are mostly annual species that will be killed by frost such as foxtail, crabgrass or ragweed, you may be fine to drill directly into the existing stand.

In some situations, there may be a desire to completely change forage systems in a field such as converting to a novel-endophyte tall fescue or a warm season perennial

crop. These require special planning and timing to get done. Novel fescues can be planted following row crops or perhaps a spray-smother-spray or spray-wait-spray approach should be incorporated to completely rid the field of old Kentucky 31 tall fescue.

Most warm season forages will need to be planted in the spring, but in some cases a fall-planted winter annual crop may be planted ahead of the new forage. There are times when winter dormant seeding could be incorporated. Contact your local extension field specialist in agronomy for proper planting procedures.

Do some soil testing this summer to find out what amendments may be needed prior to planting. This may reveal a need for lime, phosphate or potash that needs to be put on as early as possible. We find that renovation into stands that are low in phosphorus do not always work out so well.

Many stands are inundated with weed species. Some of those may need to be sprayed to keep them under control through the summer. If you spray, be aware of label restrictions that affect how soon you can go back in to plant afterwards. Also evaluate what will be covering the ground following the spray. In some cases, spraying removes the weed but if there is little grass left in the stand, you have just created a hole for the next weed to fill in.

Many times producers want to replant with both grasses and clover at the same time. It’s ideal to have clover mixed into a Kentucky 31 tall fescue stand but it may be a better plan to focus on the grass first in the fall and come back after the grass is established and frost-seed the clover later in the winter. We have seen cases where the clover created too much competition for the grass seedling.

Having adequate moisture this September and October will be crucial for successful renovation. If there is no evidence of a droughty weather pattern breaking when it’s time to plant, it could pay to hold off. If the weather pattern shows signs of rain potential, be sure to stay on schedule. The earlier plantings are usually the most successful in the fall.

Athletic thought leaders share dairy’s story

Midwest Dairy partners with thought leaders who can positively showcase dairy in their professions and community. Through thought leaders, checkoff builds trust and credibility for dairy by consistently providing an already tuned-in audience with valuable, accurate information. For example, Midwest Dairy has successfully partnered with influential athletic thought leaders to become their resource for all things dairy to share with their followers. From high school coaches to professional sports teams, there is an opportunity at all levels.

This year the Kansas City Chiefs Hometown Grant reached youth football coaches, college-level and high school girls flag football players and 10 to 12-year-old girls flag players.

In late April, Midwest Dairy, USA Football, and the Kansas City Chiefs collaborated to provide a nutrition session for youth football coaches presented by Leslie Bonci, sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs and National Dairy Council ambassador. Coaches were welcomed by Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs kicker and Fuel Up to Play 60 player ambassador, who shared how he uses dairy to fuel his performance. The day was full of activity, starting with the youth national flag football regional championship games, an area National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics women’s flag football conference championship game, and ending with a high school girls flag football combine. Messaging about the benefits of dairy for athletes was also shared on the in-stadium Arrowvision jumbo-screen.

All high school girls in attendance received a Chiefs/ Fuel Up to Play 60 logo drawstring bag, including sports nutrition resources and two dairy decals. Additional bags and resources were shared with the ten and 12-year-old girls’ flag teams from the Girls Play Flag Football program.

Midwest Dairy is currently gearing up for the NCAA Men’s College World Series, an event in Omaha, Nebraska, this June. This national event has an annual reach of over 360,000 attendees from across the country, making it a unique opportunity for Dairy to share its story with a large, diverse crowd. This will be Midwest Dairy’s third year with an on-site presence to engage consumers through various opportunities to learn more about dairy’s unique nutritional benefits and sustainably produced features.

Each year we work hard to give baseball fans a new experience. The Midwest Dairy Undeniably Dairy booth is unique compared to others, and we strive to have many activities for all ages. This year we will offer dairy trivia by encouraging attendees to spin the wheel and play Plinko to earn prizes. We will also partner with the Nebraska Extension, which is bringing a smoothie bike for all to try. When riding the bike, it mixes up a cool and refreshing smoothie packed with dairy. Another partner includes YMCA, which will spotlight Esports by bringing two gaming consoles for the Generation Z audience to interact with. Back by popular demand, Jason and Jodi Cast of JJC Jerseys will bring two dairy calves, appropriately named Babe and Ruth, for the crowd to interact with. These calves were a huge hit in past years, and many visitors noted that the College World Series was the first time they had interacted with a farm animal in person and were excited about their genuinely memorable and unique dairy experience. Lastly, the Undeniably Dairy booth will have many dairy snack samples, including chocolate milk and cheese sticks.

2022 Annual Report Now Available Online

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4-H Dairy cow camp 2023

4-H Dairy Cow Camp

Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp had record level attendance in 2023, as 50 youth were excited to learn more about the dairy industry. A large portion of our campers were from a Middle School Ag program with youth that were new to agriculture. What an outstanding way to teach youth about the dairy industry. “The camp draws attention to the importance of farming and its important role in Missouri’s economy. It provides youth a “hands on” opportunity to care for dairy animals and learn about many aspects of dairy production while learning life-skills at the same time,” Karla Deaver said. This year, we again had the added component of working with heifers consigned to the Missouri Holstein Association Tag Sale.

Campers work in pairs under the direction of adults and take part in workshops to learn about judging dairy animals, dairy management, animal care ethics, types of auctions, dairy pedigrees and showmanship. Older teens serve as group leaders and counselors for the younger 4-H members. A number of other awards were handed out at the completion of the camp. Including an outstanding camper award, given in memory of Dr. John Underwood, was awarded to Zeb Wilson.

MISSOURI

ALL BREEDS YOUTH HEIFER SHOW

May 27, 2023 Judge: david jones, OK

Spring Calf

1. Mi-Wil Gem Choco Pigtails, Cobie Kleiboeker, JER

2. Fallenleaf MPH Money Dez Linden, Phillip Couch, JER

3. Ivy of Elmview, Addison Tharp, JER

4. Groves-Vu Boom Amelia, Addilyn Keltner, HOL

Winter Calf

1. Valley Gem AP Might Get Lucky-ETV, Colton Kleiboeker, GUER

2. Mi-Wil Showtime Magpie, Kason Wilson, HOL

3. Schoen Handshake Adel 3559, Harper Vanzyverden, HOL

4. C-of-O Backflip Nora Simone, Nora Penn, HOL

5. B-Lowe Backfilp Diamond, Raygan Dougherty, HOL

6. Miss Merlot Firebolt Mahogany, Kason Wilson, HOL

7. Dix-Lee Jinxson Delberta, Xavier Mendoza, GUER

8. JL-Kel-Land Sstar Sunflower, Lila Wantland, HOL

9. Wittspride Tobys Tiger, Raygan Dougherty, BS

10. Moonvalley Tradition Penny, Callie Bench, JER

11. C-of-O Warrior Alana-ET, Lance Bench HOL

12. GF Smash Janie Jesse, Cooper Presley, HOL

Fall Calf

1. Willows-Edge CR Mitigate, Lila Wantland, HOL

2. C-of-O Tabitha Ann, Brantley Keltner, HOL

3. C-of-O Alt Fancy Milo-Red, Sammi Justice, HOL

4. ST-Mill Lonnie Auggie, Raygan Daugherty, HOL

5. Graber Warrior Delta, Raygan Dougherty, HOL

6. VZ Plu Myla 5098, Harper VanZyverden, JER

7. Stil-Dreamn Titan Narcotic, Diesel Dixon, GUER

8. Stil-Dreamn Drone JD, Teagan Hardy, GUER

9. Penn-Dream JC Kennedy, Nora Penn, GUER

Summer Yearling

1. Fallenleaf Gentry Parade, Raylee Couch, JER

2. Fallenleaf Gentry Baby Blue, Ellery Couch, JER

3. Coulee Crest JD Safari-ETV, Nora Penn, GUER

4. DKG Andreas Guess Pepper, Harper VanZyverden, JER

5. SS Debs August Scarlette, Raygan Dougherty, BS

Spring Yearling

1. Groves View Tornado Terry, Addilyn Keltner, BS

2. Moonvalley Magician Laurant, Lily Bluel, JER

3. Campbells Johnny Rocket Ginny, Harleigh Totten, GUER

Winter Yearling

1. Nel-Rose Denver Dalia, Brantley Keltner, HOL

2. Stil-Dreamn JC Penny Nastia, Diesel Dixon, GUER

3. Valhalla Maestro Linda, Harper VanZyverden, JER

Fall Yearling

1. Miss Big Time Rebel Yell, Addison Tharp, JER

2. ST JoR War Rose-14938-red-et, Sammi Justice, HOL

3 Stil-Dreamn Saguenay Jazam, Colton Kleiboeker, AYR

4. Stil-Dreamn JD Victorious, Diesel Dixon, GUER

5. Stil-Dreamn Tuxedo CandyCookie, Diesel Dixon, AYR

Best Bred and Owned

Fallenleaf Gentry Parade, Raylee Couch, JER

Junior Showmanship

Cobie Kleiboeker

Intermediate Showmanship

Emma Coleman

Senior Showmanship

Whitney Yerina

Junior Champion fall yearling

MIss big time rebel-yell

addison tharp, jersey

Reserve Junior Champion fall yearling

stjor war rose-14938-REd-et sammi justice, holstein

HM Junior Champion

Summer yearling

fallenleaf gentry parade raylee couch, JERsey

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2023 Missouri tag sale

We had an outstanding lineup of Ayrshire, Guernsey, Jersey, Brown Swiss and Holstein calves for the third year of our Tag Sale. The Cow Camp kids did a great job getting all the consignments broke to lead and clipped in time for photos and videos, especially Lila Wantland, Whitney Yerina and Addison Tharp. I appreciate everyone coming together to make the three events a success: Cow Camp, the Tag Sale and the Youth All-Breeds Heifer Show. It truly was a group effort to benefit our dairy industry and youth.

Topping the sale at $2300 was Lot 3 a Spring Yearling Ayrshire consigned by Teagan Hardy and Purchased by Noah Atha, AR. A Warrior Fall Calf from Valley-View Holsteins with a pedigree back to Budjon Redmarker Desire sold for $1900 to Nolan Miller & Raygan Dougherty, Walnut Grove, MO. The sale concluded with a total of 15 lots that sold for an average of $1,500. Thank you to all of the bidders and buyers. We look forward to continuing to improve the sale and to seeing all of these kids and calves throughout the summer growing and learning together!

Thank you to all of the bidders and buyers.

We proudly support the many communities where we live and work — from coast to coast and everywhere in between.

Hilary Marrs | DFA farmer-owner

when cattle ARE in their sight, you need more.

POLICY CORNER

Welcome to the first edition of the ag policy segment in the Pulsator! In this column, we will explain the issues at the state and federal level that impact our readers, such as potential legislation, court cases pertaining to the agricultural industry, and rules and regulations that could affect your farm business. Before diving in, we would like to thank our civically engaged readers who participate in dairy and agriculture advocacy.

Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives as “Milk”

One of the current discussions happening at the federal level includes the naming of milk versus plant-based milk alternatives. An FDA comment period is open where concerned advocates can express their opinions regarding the issue. Namely, recommendations for labeling requirements for plant-based milk alternatives. The comment period is open until July 31, 2023 at the following link. A draft of the current labeling proposal can also be found at the same site. https://www.regulations. gov/commenton/FDA-2023-D-0451-0002

Protect Kids’ Access to Dairy in Schools

Another regulation that is particularly alarming for the dairy industry is the proposed rule by the USDA to ban flavored milk, including chocolate and strawberry from public schools. This proposal was submitted during USDA’s revision of its longterm school nutrition standards. The USDA and Food and Nutrition Service are currently reviewing comments accepted this spring. At this stage in the process you can make your concerns known to your member of congress. To view proposed provisions: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/proposed-updatesschool-nutrition-standards

While all of these actions taken by the federal government can be overwhelming for those not aware, this column intends to inform without causing fear by explaining the issue, the consequences for producers and consumers, and any actionable steps that our readers can take.

Blake Wright, Public Policy Masters Student

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Jersey

Robthom Matrix Valentino-Winter Calf

Monique Turner, 1st Jr, 4th Open

Victorious Cinn-Star Bently- Winter Calf

StarStruck Jerseys and David and Sue Jones, 6th Open

VZ Plus Myla 5098-Fall Calf

Harper VanZyverden, 4th Jr, 7th Open

Stormview/Phillips VIP Rowena-Summer Yrlg.

Lila Wantland, 2nd Jr, 2nd Open

DKG Andreas Guess Pepper-Summer Yrlg.

Harper Vanzyverden, 3rd Jr, 3rd Open

Miss Big Time Rebel Yell -Fall Yrlg.

Addison Tharp, 4th Jr, 5th Open

Kash-in Reckless Shania-ET-Sr. 2 Yr. Old

Caleb Peterson, 7th Open

Barnabas Elsa of SLJ -4 Yr. Old

Caleb Peterson, 6th Open

Holstein

Robthom RuRu Jordy-Winter Calf

M, Angelo F, Ling, M Turner, M Streets, 6th Jr, 6th Open

Robthom Navajo Warrior-Red-Fall Calf

Mikala, Lexi and Hunter Angelo, 3rd Jr, 10th Open

Robthom Aztec Warrior-Red-Fall Calf

Mikala, Lexi and Hunter Angelo, 8th Jr, 9th Open

Ms Triday Rooney Pepper-Red-Fall Calf

M, Angelo, F, Ling, M Turner, Streets, 11th Jr. 17th Open

Ms Robthom Jana Rooney-Red

Fall Calf, Faith, A & A Ling, 14th Jr, 15th Open

STJOR War Rose-14938-Red-ET-Fall Yrlg.

Samantha Justice, 10th Jr, 13th Open

Topp View Doc Dancer-Fall Yrlg.

Lila Wantland, 18th Open

Junior Best Three Females

Robthom Holsteins, 2nd Open

Country-Path Hot Stuff-Red- Jr. 3 Yr. Old

Larry and Jodi Wright and Rick King, 4th Open

Robthom Jenaya Jordy- 4 Yr. Old

Faith, Amelia, and Aaron Ling, 6th Jr, 7th Open

Robthom Andi Diamondback-Aged Cow

M, Angelo, F, Ling, M Turner, M Streets, 4th Jr, 6th Open

Robthom Jett Atwood-Aged Cow

M, Angelo, F, Ling, M Turner, M Streets, 7th Open

Best Three Females

Robthom Holsteins, 3rd Open

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Buff, Kathrin RR 1, Box 422

Coats,

Name Address City, State Zip Phone Email Juniors

South Central District , Continued

McClellan, Joe & Sylvia 3595 Co Rd 5360 Willow Springs, MO 65793 (417)252-1626 jmcclellan@centurytel.net

*Hope McClellan, Audrey 612 2nd St. N Stevens Point , WI 54481 (417)252-7100 audmcclellan@gmail.com

McClellan, Katelyn 4347 S. Weller Ave F130 Springfield, MO 65804 (417)252-7526 katelynmcclellan24@gmail.com

Probert, Ted & Pam 3845 Hwy AB Mansfield, MO 65704 (417)924-8574 probertgelbvieh@gmail.com

Scrivner, Tommy & Andrea Rt. 1  Box 425 Ava, MO 65608 (417)543-0725 scrivnerfamilyfarm@gmail.com

*Kylie, Zach, Jacob, Kelly, Casey Shaver, DyAnna 5105 Tharpe School Road Norwood, MO 65717 (417)746-4342 shaverside@hotmail.com

Wittorff, Ed Rt 1 Box 351-B Ava, MO 65608 (417)683-6135 edwit1@yahoo.com

Southeast District

Hemmann, David & Cathy 500 Alfalfa Lane Jackson, MO 63755 (573)579-5855 gotmilkh@hotmail.com

Lohmann Farms LLC 1342 PCR 330 Perryville, MO 63775 (573)517-1566 lohmannfarms_3@hotmail.com

Morrison (Schoen), Melinda 373 Goldfinch Ln. Perryville, MO 63775 (573)986-8095 morrison802@gmail.com

Schoen, Corvin 8797 State Hwy CC Jackson, MO 63755 (573)986-8041 corvin43@yahoo.com

Schoen, John 447 Co. Rd. 519 Oak Ridge, MO 63769 (573)934-3548 schoenfarms1@hughes.net

Strieker, Cliff 1310 Cherokee Jackson, MO 63755 (573)243-1969 cstrieker_kaba@yahoo.com

Walther, Josh & Tricia 1913 St. Hwy FF Jackson, MO 63755 (573)275-0304 tjwalther2016@yahoo.com

Southwest District

Bilyeu, Ryan 2897 W. Jackson Ozark, MO 65721 (417)838-1093 rbilyeu@cofo.edu

*Ella, Hatttie

*Kelby & Abby Schoen

Missouri Holstein AssociAtion MeMbers 2023